So… I’ve been made an offer.
My aunt and uncle who live in Illinois called tonight and mom was telling them about college and stuff down here (I’m in Georgia.) My aunt, who is in college to be a nurse, told us about the college up there… and honestly, it sounds so much better than the one I am currently in.
Well, they offered to let me live with them and even offered to help me with getting grants and paying for things and all of that as long as I stay in college. Wow, is honestly all I can think. I was talking to my mom about a university up north in her home town that I wanted to go to, it’s not far from where my aunt and uncle live. Now, here’s the question… Should I do it?
On one hand, I could be in a new place. Meet new people and start a life all my own. No one up there knows my older siblings, I’m not expected to follow in anyone’s footsteps. I could finally be myself.
On the other… I’ve never been that far from my parents for so long. I’ve went all over the US, even to Canada, for a couple months before. But to a completely different state for gods know how long? It makes me kind of scared. Then there is also the fact of my three best (and only) friends down here… What would they think? I’d be leaving them…
I really want to start again, I wanna see new things… but I don’t wanna disappoint anyone either…
Anyways… To the people reading this.
Thank you for taking your time to read what is on my mind. I wish you all the best on your journey through this life… and as always, I’m here to listen if you ever need me. I love you, strangers.
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Sometimes changes are good. It is a fresh start. Good luck making the best choice for you.
Thank you! 🙂
Hi wallflower, the only advice I can give you is to follow your heart, it’s your future, no one elses. Your parents are staying in Georgia, and you get go home and visit them. If your friends are truly your friends, they will understand and support your decision. But at the end of the day you have to do what’s best for you. And there’s nothing wrong with that. You’re an adult making your way out into world, enjoy the experience. It sounds like your aunt and uncle care a great deal about you. Take advantage of any good opportunity, you might not get another. I would take some time, research the schools there, consider your friends and family’s advice, and then make your own decision. I hope whatever you decide is best for you, and I wish luck 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thank you so much, I’m currently reading about one of the schools there. It seems really nice, and some of the reviews for professors are really good too. I’ll be speaking with my parents about it tomorrow, and my friends too. One friend already told me that I can’t let others make this decision for me. I’m going to take summer semester to think it through though 🙂